The HEARTSPOKEN Note
Elizabeth H. Cottrell, Mike SearlesThe art, history, and heart of putting pen to paper. Weekly stories and inspiration to enrich your note-writing life — and deepen the relationships that matter most.
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Life Can Turn On A Dime
College reunion…ER Visit…and Thinking about Heartspoken Letters: image by author using ChatGPT
Hey, my friend,
This week, I’m popping in with a short cautionary tale, and I’ll be back next week with the planned post on the latest news abo...
June 2026 Calendar for Note and Letter Writers
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Make Summer a Season of Reconnection
Hey, my friend,
Something shifts when summer arrives. The pace changes. School lets out, vacations begin, and we find ourselves thinking about people—the college roommate we haven’t c...
LIVE: The Power of Connection on Substack with Elizabeth H. Cottrell
Here’s an audio version of this article for those on the go or who prefer listening:
Hey, my friend,
I recently had the pleasure of joining on his Star Maker TV Talk Show, and our conversation went places I didn’t expect. I’m popping int...
The Postcards That Saved A Town
Image generated by ChatGPT based on the author’s summary of the post. This is not the actual restaurant owner from this story.
Hey, my friend,
I had to check this story for authenticity, but it’s absolutely true: postcards—plain old postc...
Paper Trails and Postmarks
Image created by the author with Ideogram.ai
Hey, my friend,
It’s a memorable week here in the Cottrell household.
I retire this week from First Bank/First National Corporation after 34 years on its board of directors and ten years as...
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The handwritten note is alive and well. I'll guide you on crafting heartspoken notes and letters that touch hearts before heads, build lasting connections—personal and professional—and keep you top of mind long after they're read.
I'm a retired 68 y.o. Australian playing on Substack when not playing with family or on the golf course. I host Star Maker LIVE, coach on fixing the fear of facing the camera lens, and co-host The Retirement Future podcast with Monica Hebert.
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